Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700
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![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Overview
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.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony A700
SZ-10 | A700 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | December 2007 | More modern by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus SZ-10
A700 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A700
SZ-10 | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $1,000 |