Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A37

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-30MR was manufactured 14 months before the A37 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades against the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR against the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and A37.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.