Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 3 years before the HX50V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 against the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor technology.