Olympus SZ-30MR vs Nikon J2 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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Detailed specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR
Nikon J2

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General
Model Number:	SZ-30MR	J2
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$399.99	$549.95
Street Price:		$549.99
Date Available:	2011-04-15	2012-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.0 oz (228 g) includes batteries	13.9 oz (395 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.2 x 2.7 x 1.6 in. (106 x 69 x 40 mm)	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	10.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	3.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:		54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		363
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .MPO	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.0	60.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x360 (30p) 320x180 (30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Nikon 1
Lens:	Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 600mm	27 - 81mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 108mm	10 - 30mm
Zoom Ratio:	24.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.0 (wide) / f/6.9 (tele) - ???	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		3200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1700 - 4 sec	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Smart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. HAND-HELD NIGHT SCENE. 5. NIGHT SCENE, 6. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 7. SPORT, 8. INDOOR, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. SUNSET, 11. FIREWORKS, 12. CUISINE, 13. DOCUMENTS, 14. BEACH & SNOW, 15. PET (Cat), 16. PET (Dog)); Magic Filter(Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)	New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self Timer:	2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds	2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)	Lens dependent.
Max Flash Sync:		1/60
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC./H.264)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Included Memory:	59.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional ML-L3
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), Micro HDMI Type-D	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.61
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.0	60.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.42 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.45 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-50B	Proprietary EN-EL20
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS [ib] and Olympus Viewer 2 Software	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Multi-Recording Mode combines various photo and video recording modes simultaneously; Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD movies, HDMI Control, Magic Filters, Smart Panorama, Beauty Mode, AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment, 9fps burst at 16MP, 3D Photo Mode.	High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange.