Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR features 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and WX70.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.