Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-100 grades against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and SZ-30MR is 83 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.