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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-10 grades versus the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony QX1

 SZ-10 QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 QX1 SZ-10 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony QX1

 SZ-10 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the QX1.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Sony QX1
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony QX1
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Introduced 2011-02-08 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $500