Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 7 months before the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS vs the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.