Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-15 was brought out around the same time to the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-15 scores versus the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony RX100 II
SZ-15 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus SZ-15
RX100 II | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony RX100 II
SZ-15 | RX100 II | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with exterior 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 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 against the RX100 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and RX100 II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $598 |