Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony RX100 VI
SZ-10 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Olympus SZ-10
RX100 VI | SZ-10 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | February 2011 | Newer by 89 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony RX100 VI
SZ-10 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 301g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $1,198 |