Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX30

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and TX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.