Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 22 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior measurements 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and H20.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.