Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was announced 3 years after the A700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 scores against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 vs the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and A700.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.