Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-15 was manufactured 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-15 scores vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony S2100
SZ-15 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SZ-15
S2100 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony S2100
SZ-15 | S2100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 against the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and S2100.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (0.55 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 ID | SLB-10A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $0 |