Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony A230
SZ-10 | A230 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus SZ-10
A230 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A230
SZ-10 | A230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $569 |