Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX300

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 24 months prior to the HX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outside measurements 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 HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.