Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX1
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-10 was launched 22 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 scores against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony HX1
| SZ-10 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SZ-10
| HX1 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony HX1
| SZ-10 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 against the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and HX1.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2009-04-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 544 gr (1.20 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $47,999 |
