Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys 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) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and RX10 II is 89 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.