Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 3 years before the RX100 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR against the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and RX100 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.