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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 11 months earlier than the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 WX70 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 SZ-10 WX70 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 features 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) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the WX70.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WX70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX70 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than others (114g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Sony WX70
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony WX70
65
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (504mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
 lighter than others (114 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX70
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-01-30
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 114g (0.25 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 All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $242