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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 24 months later than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony TX55

 SZ-15 TX55 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TX55 SZ-15 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX55

 SZ-15 TX55 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 and the TX55.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and TX55.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony TX55
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony TX55
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $350