Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 20 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and HZ25W.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.