Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W730

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 22 months prior to the W730 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the W730 with regards to 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-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outer measurements 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.