Canon SL2 vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SL2 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The SL2 was manufactured 6 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL2 scores versus the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SL2 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and SZ-11 is 71 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SL2 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SL2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.