Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was manufactured 14 months later than the W380 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony W380
SZ-10 | W380 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus SZ-10
W380 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W380
SZ-10 | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the W380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and W380.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $44 |