Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W310

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 3 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 scores versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 and the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.