Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 4 years before the WX220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WX220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX220 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.