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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony TF1

 SZ-10 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TF1 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony TF1

 SZ-10 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outer dimensions 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 against the TF1.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (215g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony TF1
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $266