Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XZ-10 was revealed 12 months before the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 scores vs the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony WX220
XZ-10 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus XZ-10
WX220 | XZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony WX220
XZ-10 | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features external 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and WX220.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX220 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 210 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $428 | $198 |