Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 6 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW100 matches up versus the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

See the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the AW100 versus the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.