Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV300F

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 months later than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.