Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V Overview
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony HX10V
SZ-15 | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SZ-15
HX10V | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX10V
SZ-15 | HX10V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $616 |