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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 7 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades versus the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Olympus SZ-11

 SX70 HS SZ-11 
IntroducedSeptember 2018July 2011Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SX70 HS

 SZ-11 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-11

 SX70 HS SZ-11 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS versus the SZ-11.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SZ-11 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SZ-11.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
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has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
58
manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $253