Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 7 months later than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outside 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) whilst the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR will have an advantage in sensor technology.