• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX50 advantages over Olympus XZ-10

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    117g vs 221g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Sony WX50

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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 Sony W650

Sony WX50
Sony W650
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony W650

Olympus XZ-10
Sony W650
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX70

Sony WX50
Sony WX70
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70

Olympus XZ-10
Sony WX70
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony WX50
Samsung MV900F
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Samsung MV900F

Olympus XZ-10
Samsung MV900F
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Sony WX50
Fujifilm XF1
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX50 vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XF1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Sony WX50
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony WX50 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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