Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-15 was introduced 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony A350
SZ-15 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | June 2008 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus SZ-15
A350 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A350
SZ-15 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got external 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) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony A350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the A350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and A350 is 88 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and A350.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-15 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 674g (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $600 |