Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB700

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 14 months after the WB700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides physical 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WB700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.