Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 scores versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers physical measurements 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and WX80.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.