Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus SZ-11
SX400 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SX400 IS
SZ-11 | SX400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11
SX400 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |