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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Revealed March 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 22 months before the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony W710

 SZ-30MR W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 W710 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W710

 SZ-30MR W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the W710.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and W710.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W710
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-03-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.50 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images
Battery type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $90