Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 5 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.