Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony W320
| SZ-30MR | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| W320 | SZ-30MR |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W320
| SZ-30MR | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $269 |