Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W650

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 10 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR and the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.