Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-30MR was manufactured 14 months after the 8010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus 8010
SZ-30MR | 8010 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
8010 | SZ-30MR |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 8010
SZ-30MR | 8010 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the 8010.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and 8010.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $279 | $600 |