Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Later Model is Sony RX10 II
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-30MR was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony RX10
SZ-30MR | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
RX10 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | March 2011 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 460k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX10
SZ-30MR | RX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the RX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and RX10.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,290 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 420 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $698 |