Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX200V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 17 months later than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 versus the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and TX200V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 will have an edge in sensor technology.