Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma DP2

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 18 months later than the DP2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and DP2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and DP2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.