Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 10 months prior to the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.