Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR [S]ave

Attribute	Olympus SZ-30MR ×	Canon PowerShot SX500 IS ×
General
Model	Olympus SZ-30MR	Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Brand	Olympus	Canon
Manufacturer url	http://www.olympusamerica.com/	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	SZ-30MR	SX500
Camera format	Mid-Sized	Mid-Sized
Release year (year)	2011	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	106	104
Width (mm)	40	80
Height (mm)	69	70
Weight (g)	228	341
Waterproof	-	-
Successor	-	Canon SX510
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	16	16
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.34	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	+	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1) 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1) 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	.mpo jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	7	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 320x180 320x240 640x360 640x480	1280x720 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)	MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	25.00 - 600.00	24.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 108.00	3.00 - 129.00
Zoom ratio (x)	24	30
Aperture range (f)	0.14 - 0.33	0.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	10	0
Macro focus range (cm)	-	0 - 50
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking	Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,000	461,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	10
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto daylight fluorescent 1 overcast tungsten	auto (including face detection wb) cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1700 - 4	1/1600 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	+
Shutter priority	-	+
Full manual exposure	-	+
Creative exposure modes	Smart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. HAND-HELD NIGHT SCENE. 5	SCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)	2 12	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto fill-in off red-eye reduction	auto manual flash on / off red-eye reduction available slow synchro
Flash range description	ISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)	1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))
Max flash sync (s)	-	1/1600
Flash exposure compensation	-	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	59	-
Included memory type	Internal	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	+
Dpof compliant	-	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	audio/video output) micro hdmi type-d multi-terminal (usb connector	mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	1.61	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	7	0.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	5	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.42	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.45	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.07	-
Startup time (s)	1.9	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	6.7	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	-	195
Battery form factor	Proprietary LI-50B	Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software	canon software suite (imagebrowser ex photostitch)
Os compatibility	mac os x 10.3 - 10.5 windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7	mac os x v10.6 - 10.7 windows 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Multi-Recording Mode combines various photo and video recording modes simultaneously; Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD movies	Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies.