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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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  • Superseded the Nikon AW100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
Olympus SZ-11
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus SZ-11

 AW110 SZ-11 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon AW110

 SZ-11 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus SZ-11

 AW110 SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus SZ-11
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