Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 3 years before the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions 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 SX10 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.