Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A6100

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was launched 9 years before the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-10 matches up against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and A6100.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.