Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 24 months later than the SZ-11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the AW110 grades versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 has outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW110 compared to the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and SZ-11.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW110 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.