Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony S950

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and S950.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.