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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A58 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 grades versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony A58

 SZ-10 A58 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus SZ-10

 A58 SZ-10 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2011Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A58

 SZ-10 A58 
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 and the A58.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and A58.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A58 will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony A58
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Sony A58 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (690 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery (690 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A58
 Olympus SZ-10Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-10 Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 492g (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 690 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $645