Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX66
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-30MR was released 12 months before the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony TX66
| SZ-30MR | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| TX66 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony TX66
| SZ-30MR | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external measurements 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 TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the TX66.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TX66.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $279 | $350 |