Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX30

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-30MR was launched 4 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the age of the products into consideration.