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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 17 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-15 scores vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX70

 SZ-15 WX70 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WX70 SZ-15 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX70

 SZ-15 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WX70.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WX70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-15 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Sony WX70
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Sony WX70
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX70
 Olympus SZ-15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 All around 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $242