Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 23 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX50 HS scores vs the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 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).

Compare the Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS and the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.