Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V
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![Olympus SZ-30MR front Olympus SZ-30MR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-30MR/Olympus-SZ-30MR-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor sizing.
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The SZ-30MR was released 6 years before the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony RX100 V
SZ-30MR | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus SZ-30MR
RX100 V | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 V
SZ-30MR | RX100 V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the RX100 V.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and RX100 V.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 220 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $279 | $998 |