Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS scores versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the SZ-30MR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and SZ-30MR is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.