Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sigma fp L

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores against the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR against the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and fp L.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail having an extra 45MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.