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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ-11 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 A1100 IS SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A1100 IS

 SZ-11 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 A1100 IS SZ-11 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the SZ-11.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and SZ-11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $253