Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX100V

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 7 months before the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR and the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and HX100V.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.