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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
Sony QX100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony QX100

 SZ-15 QX100 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 QX100 SZ-15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX100

 SZ-15 QX100 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

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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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX100 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Sony QX100
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony QX100
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography factors
Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Sony QX100 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
38
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX100
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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