Canon S90 vs Olympus SZ-11

Here, we are comparing the Canon S90 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was introduced 15 months earlier than the SZ-11 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S90 grades vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S90 vs the SZ-11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SZ-11.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind in sensor technology.