Nikon B700 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon B700 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was released 4 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the B700 scores versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B700 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the B700 compared to the SZ-11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and SZ-11 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger B700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.