Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX100V

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 21 months later than the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 features physical 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) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 versus the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-15 should have an advantage in sensor technology.