Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W310

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 14 months later than the W310 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-10 grades vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and W310.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.