• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX150 advantages over Olympus SZ-16

  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 227g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SZ-16 advantages over Sony WX150

  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Sony WX150
Olympus SZ-12
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-12
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compared to Sony W690

Sony WX150
Sony W690
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher-res screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Olympus SZ-16
Sony W690
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Sony WX150
Olympus SZ-15
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-15
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Sony W830

Sony WX150
Sony W830
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
Olympus SZ-16
Sony W830
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon S6800

Sony WX150
Nikon S6800
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Olympus SZ-16
Nikon S6800
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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