Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-15 was introduced 2 months earlier than the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony QX10
| SZ-15 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SZ-15
| QX10 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX10
| SZ-15 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | September 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 and the QX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and QX10.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| 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 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | - |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $250 |