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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony WX80

 SZ-30MR WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 WX80 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX80

 SZ-30MR WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Sports photography with Sony WX80
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Sony WX80
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony WX80
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $276