Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SX510 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX510 HS
SZ-30MR | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
SX510 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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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 |