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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-15 scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SZ-15 WX350 
Manual focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SZ-15

		

		

			
 WX350 SZ-15 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SZ-15 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 against the WX350.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WX350.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
53
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
68
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 great reach (483mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX350
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $270