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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 12 months prior to the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX150

 SZ-10 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WX150 SZ-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX150

 SZ-10 WX150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior measurements 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the WX150.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and WX150.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony WX150
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX150
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $300