Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX30

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 19 months later than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the XZ-10 grades against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and WX30.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX30 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.