Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H300

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SZ-15 was manufactured 7 months before the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-15 scores against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and H300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SZ-15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.