Nikon P90 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P90 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 3 years before the SZ-30MR which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P90 grades vs the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P90 vs the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and SZ-30MR is 70 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.