Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has external 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) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.