Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-30MR and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-30MR was introduced in March 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-30MR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-30MR
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-30MR

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-30MR over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/10.0
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1700 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

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      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon SX120 IS
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.0 MP

      Kodak Easyshare M5370
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Sony T900
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 over Olympus SZ-30MR.

      Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 922k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.7 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1700 sec1/1000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.7 fps1.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-30MR has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a 3.50" screen with 922k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-30MR features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-30MR is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-30MR comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 comes with NP-BD1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-30MR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Olympus SZ-30MR, and up to 1/1000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. Olympus SZ-30MR can shoot continuously up to 1.7 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Olympus SZ-30MR and 2.90 m Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-30MR body has dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63"). Olympus SZ-30MR weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz).

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

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      69 mm

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      98 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and give them scores of 56 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-30MR

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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