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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Introduced March 2011
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 7 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony A7R III

 SZ-30MR A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 A7R III SZ-30MR 
LaunchedOctober 2017March 2011Newer by 80 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony A7R III

 SZ-30MR A7R III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the A7R III.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A7R III is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and A7R III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Sony A7R III
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (650 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony A7R III
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-03-02 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 657g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 650 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $279 $2,800