Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SZ-11

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready offers exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the SZ-11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and SZ-11.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer N Facebook ready provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.