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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 2 months after the HX50V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony HX50V

 SZ-15 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SZ-15

 HX50V SZ-15 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX50V

 SZ-15 HX50V 
AnnouncedJune 2013April 2013Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 and the HX50V.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and HX50V.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 250 grams (0.55 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $439