Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5
90 Imaging
37 Features
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-10 was manufactured 8 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX5
SZ-10 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SZ-10
WX5 | SZ-10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX5
SZ-10 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WX5.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $250 |