Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W800

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 12 months prior to the W800 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XZ-10 matches up against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and W800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.