Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony WX1
SZ-30MR | WX1 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
WX1 | SZ-30MR |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX1
SZ-30MR | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-03-02 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | $149 |