Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX350

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 versus the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and HX350.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.