Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony W830

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.