Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 23 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.