Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-30MR was revealed 23 months before the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus XZ-10
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
XZ-10 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | March 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus XZ-10
SZ-30MR | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the XZ-10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and XZ-10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 221 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $279 | $428 |