Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A230

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was announced 4 years after the A230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 and the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and A230 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and A230.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SZ-15 will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides a benefit in sensor technology.