Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX10

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 4 years before the RX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-10 scores vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.