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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony H50

 SZ-30MR H50 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 H50 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony H50

 SZ-30MR H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the H50.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and H50.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Sony H50
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (226g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (547g)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony H50
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $279 $80