Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony WX70
SZ-15 | WX70 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-15
WX70 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX70
SZ-15 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |