Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 12 months after the HX20V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has exterior 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and HX20V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and HX20V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 should have a benefit in sensor technology.