Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Older Model is Sony A900
- Renewed by Sony A99 II
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-10 was manufactured 2 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony A99
XZ-10 | A99 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Olympus XZ-10
A99 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony A99
XZ-10 | A99 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the A99.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and A99.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 812g (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $428 | $1,998 |