Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was revealed 10 months after the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-15 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony RX100
SZ-15 | RX100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus SZ-15
RX100 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony RX100
SZ-15 | RX100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 and the RX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and RX100.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $448 |