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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 3 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-10 scores versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony W830

 SZ-10 W830 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus SZ-10

 W830 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W830

 SZ-10 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got 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) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 versus the W830.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and W830.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony W830
65
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Sony W830 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony W830
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $128