Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released September 2013
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was launched 2 months earlier than the QX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 scores against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony QX100
SZ-15 | QX100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus SZ-15
QX100 | SZ-15 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX100
SZ-15 | QX100 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | September 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the QX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and QX100.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $268 |