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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 II
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was launched 18 months prior to the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony RX100

 SZ-10 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus SZ-10

 RX100 SZ-10 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2011More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony RX100

 SZ-10 RX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the RX100.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and RX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Sony RX100
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (240g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (215g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Sony RX100
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony RX100
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 220 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $448