Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 14 months before the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3000 IS scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS and the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SZ-30MR is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.