Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 9 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and RX100 VII.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.