Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A580

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 2 months earlier than the A580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR and the A580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and A580 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and A580.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher.