Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A560

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 7 months after the A560 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A560 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and A560.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-30MR will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.