Canon M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was launched 4 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M10 scores against the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 versus the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger M10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.