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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 5 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX300

 SZ-15 WX300 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WX300 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX300

 SZ-15 WX300 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 and the WX300.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and WX300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony WX300
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (166g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX300
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $330