Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Released September 2018
(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
- Released March 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years after the SZ-30MR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SX70 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 92 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX70 HS
SZ-30MR | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
SX70 HS | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS versus the SZ-30MR.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SZ-30MR is 63 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and SZ-30MR.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Olympus-SZ-30MR-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-09-20 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | 608 gr (1.34 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 325 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $550 | $279 |