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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Launched March 2011
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 4 years prior to the SH-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SH-1

 SZ-30MR SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SH-1 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2011More recent by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus SH-1

 SZ-30MR SH-1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the SH-1.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SH-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and SH-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (226g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $349