Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 22 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and HZ50W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.