Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A7R

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 4 years before the A7R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 grades against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 versus the A7R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.