Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 14 months before the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-30MR scores against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and HX200V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.