Nikon P900 vs Olympus SZ-11

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P900 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 3 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P900 matches up versus the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P900 and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 vs the SZ-11.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and SZ-11 is 52 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and SZ-11.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent P900 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.