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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony HX10V

 XZ-10 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus XZ-10

 HX10V XZ-10 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX10V

 XZ-10 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (234g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $428 $616