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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 SZ-15 HX20V 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus SZ-15

		

		

			
 HX20V SZ-15 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 SZ-15 HX20V 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
See the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and HX20V is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
45
 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
53
 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 good MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (23mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
50
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
34
 fairly wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $397