Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TF1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and TF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.