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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony NEX-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was announced 14 months later than the NEX-7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the XZ-10 matches up against the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony NEX-7

 XZ-10 NEX-7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2011Fresher by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus XZ-10

 NEX-7 XZ-10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony NEX-7

 XZ-10 NEX-7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the NEX-7.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will give more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Sony NEX-7 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (221 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (430 shots)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (221 grams)
35
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony NEX-7
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-30 2011-12-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 240 shots 430 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $428 $699