Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.