Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 4 years after the SZ-30MR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX420 IS grades versus the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS versus the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SZ-30MR is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.