Canon N vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon N versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 18 months later than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the N matches up against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon N versus Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the N vs the SZ-11.

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

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and SZ-11.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger N provides an advantage in sensor tech.