Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A58

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.