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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Revealed March 2011
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 11 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores against the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony ZV-E10

 SZ-30MR ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 ZV-E10 SZ-30MR 
AnnouncedJuly 2021March 2011More modern by 126 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony ZV-E10

 SZ-30MR ZV-E10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the ZV-E10.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and ZV-E10 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ZV-E10.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
77
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
82
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Sony ZV-E10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-03-02 2021-07-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 150
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $699