Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Launched January 2009
- New Model is Nikon P90
(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
- Launched July 2011
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P80 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ-11 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 scores vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Olympus SZ-11
P80 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P80
SZ-11 | P80 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-11
P80 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P80 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P80 and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 vs the SZ-11.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and SZ-11 is 75 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and SZ-11.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $400 | $253 |