Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed within a month of the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS grades versus the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS versus the SZ-30MR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.