Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX10

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 2 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.