Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 14 months after the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-15 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.