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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Released March 2011
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 9 years before the A7R IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SZ-30MR A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJuly 2019March 2011Newer by 101 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 SZ-30MR A7R IV 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer 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 Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the A7R IV.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A7R IV is 89 and 62 respectively.

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

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and A7R IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (670 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery pack (670 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-03-02 2019-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 567
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 220 photos 670 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $279 $3,498