Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was announced 22 months after the A230 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external 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 A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and A230.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus SZ-10 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.