Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Superseded the Nikon AW100
- Renewed by Nikon AW120
(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
- Released July 2011

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus SZ-11
AW110 | SZ-11 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon AW110
SZ-11 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus SZ-11
AW110 | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-07-05 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $253 |