Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-12 was manufactured 11 months after the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-12 grades against the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SZ-12 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Released | January 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SZ-12
SZ-30MR | SZ-12 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-30MR
SZ-12 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 against the SZ-30MR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and SZ-30MR is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $279 |