Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 17 months before the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 64 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.