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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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 B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 4 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the B500 scores vs the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SZ-11

 B500 SZ-11 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon B500

 SZ-11 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SZ-11

 B500 SZ-11 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon B500 features external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the B500 versus the SZ-11.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and SZ-11 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and SZ-11.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon B500 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent B500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (541 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
59
great battery (600 shots)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
45
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (600 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (541 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 600 photos 200 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $253