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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 6 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony A99 II

 SZ-30MR A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 A99 II SZ-30MR 
ReleasedSeptember 2016March 2011Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony A99 II

 SZ-30MR A99 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external 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 A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the A99 II.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and A99 II is 89 and 57 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and A99 II.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will show greater detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
has manual focus
MP count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
MP count high (42 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony A99 II
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-03-02 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 220 shots 490 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $279 $3,198