Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX80

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 scores vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and HX80.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.