Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
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.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SX20 IS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX20 IS
SZ-30MR | SX20 IS | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR
SX20 IS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX20-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | $279 |