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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the SZ-30MR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SZ-30MR 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SZ-30MR 
ReleasedSeptember 2010March 2011Same age
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the SZ-30MR.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SZ-30MR is 64 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SZ-30MR.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
42
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
49
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (601g)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
43
 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (601g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
 lighter than average (226 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
41
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
50
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (601g)
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (226 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $279