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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony RX10

 SZ-30MR RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 RX10 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedMarch 2014March 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k460kClearer display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX10

 SZ-30MR RX10 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
Sony RX10 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
weather proofing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Sony RX10
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
great battery life (420 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
Sony RX10 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX10
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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