Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 14 months after the W320 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and W320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR will have a benefit in sensor technology.