Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX200V

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 11 months prior to the TX200V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the TX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX200V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.