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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX30 IS scores versus the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 SX30 IS SZ-10 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon SX30 IS

          

          

            
 SZ-10 SX30 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-10

          

          

            
 SX30 IS SZ-10 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar generation
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS versus the SZ-10.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SZ-10 is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SZ-10.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
33
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
49
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others (601 grams)
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (601g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
40
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than others (601 grams)
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $300