Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma SD1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 6 months after the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-30MR grades against the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and SD1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.