Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 16 months after the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.