Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 22 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.