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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 24 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1000pj matches up vs the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus SZ-11

 S1000pj SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S1000pj

 SZ-11 S1000pj 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SZ-11

 S1000pj SZ-11 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj against the SZ-11.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and SZ-11.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
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manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competitors (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $289 $253