Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 23 months before the WB1100F making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and WB1100F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.