Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX30
SZ-15 | WX30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SZ-15
WX30 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX30
SZ-15 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |