Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX30 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-15 was manufactured 14 months prior to the QX30 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 grades versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony QX30
| SZ-15 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus SZ-15
| QX30 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony QX30
| SZ-15 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the QX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and QX30.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $348 |