Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A6600

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A6600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was released 9 years before the A6600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades against the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the A6600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and A6600.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6600 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.