Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W710

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 23 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 grades versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and W710.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W710 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.