Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.