Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX300

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.