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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 6 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-15 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony W710

 SZ-15 W710 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus SZ-15

 W710 SZ-15 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W710

 SZ-15 W710 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 against the W710.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and W710.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Sony W710
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W710
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $90