Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 2 years after the T90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior 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 T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR and the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR should have a benefit in sensor technology.