Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Renewed by Nikon AW110
(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 AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-11, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe AW100 was introduced at a similar time to the SZ-11 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW100 matches up against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon AW100
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus SZ-11
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Revealed | August 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AW100 compared to the SZ-11.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and SZ-11.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $253 |