Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W330

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 14 months after the W330 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and W330.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.