Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look closer at the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 21 months later than the SZ-11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX270 HS matches up against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the SZ-11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.