Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony HX50V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SZ-15
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony HX50V
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |