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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 5 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX30

 SZ-10 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WX30 SZ-10 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX30

 SZ-10 WX30 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WX30.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX30 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Sony WX30
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX30
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $259