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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony NEX-6

 SZ-10 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus SZ-10

 NEX-6 SZ-10 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2011Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-6

 SZ-10 NEX-6 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features 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 NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 and the NEX-6.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and NEX-6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
66
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony NEX-6
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 220 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $365