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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 10 months later than the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 SX150 IS SZ-11 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SX150 IS

 SZ-11 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 SX150 IS SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the SZ-11.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SZ-11 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SZ-11.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX150 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 shots 200 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $253