Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony WX9

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WX9.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.