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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A350
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony A350

 SZ-15 A350 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2008Fresher by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus SZ-15

 A350 SZ-15 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A350

 SZ-15 A350 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competition in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (674g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Sony A350
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
9
no video
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony A350
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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