Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A6500

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 6 years earlier than the A6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outer measurements 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A6500 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and A6500.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6500 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.