Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 8 months prior to the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 grades against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 against the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.