Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony HX350

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR and the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and HX350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.