Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 5 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys physical measurements 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 A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and A68.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.