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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 24 months after the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX30

 SZ-15 WX30 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WX30 SZ-15 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX30

 SZ-15 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WX30.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-15 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Sony WX30
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Sony WX30
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX30
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $259