Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX10

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX10, 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 WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-15 scores vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 versus the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and WX10 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.