Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 20 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the WX1 with 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-WX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and WX1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.