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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up against the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SX510 HS SZ-30MR 
IntroducedAugust 2013March 2011More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX510 HS

 SZ-30MR SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SX510 HS SZ-30MR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the SZ-30MR.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and SZ-30MR is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 349g (0.77 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $279