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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A1300 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 7 months after the SZ-11 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus SZ-11

 A1300 SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A1300

 SZ-11 A1300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus SZ-11

 A1300 SZ-11 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1300 against the SZ-11.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SZ-11.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1300 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A1300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
33
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
64
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $253