Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh G900

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 8 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores against the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR and the G900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and G900 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and G900.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.