Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX150

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 16 months later than the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-15 matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.