Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 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
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was revealed 2 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony W560
SZ-30MR | W560 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
W560 | SZ-30MR |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W560
SZ-30MR | W560 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR against the W560.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and W560.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $139 |