Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 12 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XZ-10 grades versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.