Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX150
SZ-10 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus SZ-10
WX150 | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX150
SZ-10 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |