Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony NEX-6

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.