Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 16 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and W690 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and W690.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.