Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S950

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and S950.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.