Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony HX50V

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.

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.

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.

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.