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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 19 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Samsung PL200

 SZ-31MR iHS PL200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 PL200 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung PL200

 SZ-31MR iHS PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the PL200.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and PL200.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Samsung PL200
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung PL200
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $0