Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and GX-1L.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.