Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX220
SZ-10 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX220
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 photos | 210 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $198 |