Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W610
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
39
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
39
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced March 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-30MR scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony W610
| SZ-30MR | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| W610 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W610
| SZ-30MR | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the W610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and W610.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lighter than others in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Sony W610
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $279 | $200 |