Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets look closer at the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 19 months earlier than the SZ-30MR making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S570 scores vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S570 versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.