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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Olympus SZ-11
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SZ-11

 A1000 SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2011Newer by 92 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer 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 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-11

 A1000 SZ-11 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
72
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
72
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus SZ-11
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