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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S100 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched around the same time to the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S100 grades versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S100 SZ-11 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kSharper screen (+360k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S100

 SZ-11 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SZ-11

 S100 SZ-11 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 vs the SZ-11.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S100 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Organic LED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $253