Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Previous Model is Sony RX100
- Updated by Sony RX100 III
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony RX100 II
SZ-30MR | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus SZ-30MR
RX100 II | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | March 2011 | Newer by 28 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 II
SZ-30MR | RX100 II | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $598 |