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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR grades against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony W830

 SZ-30MR W830 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 W830 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2011Fresher by 34 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W830

 SZ-30MR W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has 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) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the W830.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and W830.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Sony W830
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony W830
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $128