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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was announced 8 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-15 matches up against the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony A7c

 SZ-15 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus SZ-15

 A7c SZ-15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020June 2013More modern by 88 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A7c

 SZ-15 A7c 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 against the A7c.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and A7c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7c will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Sony A7c
68
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
86
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
Sony A7c Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A7c
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-15 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-21 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 740 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $1,800