Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A5100

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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A5100

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

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-10 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Sony A5100

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 67 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Sony A5100 advantages over Olympus XZ-10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.55 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Olympus XZ-10.
Read our Olympus XZ-10 Preview

Very small and comfortable form factor; Very good image quality for its class; New dual video record function; Quick autofocus and good dynamic range.
Lacks an EVF and external mode dial; No hot shoe; JPEG processing at higher ISOs not as good as some competing mid-level models.
Read our Sony A5100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P300

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon P300

Sony A5100

Nikon P300

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony A5100 vs Nikon P300

Compared to 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

Sony A5100

Fujifilm XF1

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$460
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Olympus XZ-10

Samsung NX1100

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX1100

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1100

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Olympus XZ-10

Sony A5000

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$298
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A5000

Sony A5100

Sony A5000

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony A5000

Compared to 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

Sony A5100

Fujifilm XQ2

$348
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$200
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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