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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 SX400 IS SZ-11 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SX400 IS

 SZ-11 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 SX400 IS SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the SZ-11.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SZ-11 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $253