Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus SZ-11
SX150 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 10 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SX150 IS
SZ-11 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-11
SX150 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |