Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Superseded the Nikon A900
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A1000 was revealed 7 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A1000 matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SZ-11
A1000 | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | July 2011 | Newer by 92 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon A1000
SZ-11 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-11
A1000 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 compared to the SZ-11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SZ-11 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and SZ-11.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 | 250 shots | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $477 | $253 |