Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-30MR was introduced 24 months earlier than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony HX300
SZ-30MR | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
HX300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | March 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony HX300
SZ-30MR | HX300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and HX300.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $279 | $339 |