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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX5

 SZ-15 WX5 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WX5 SZ-15 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX5

 SZ-15 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 and the WX5.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX5
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $250