Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-11 was brought out 19 months after the Tough-3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-11 scores against the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus Tough-3000
SZ-11 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SZ-11
Tough-3000 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough-3000
SZ-11 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the Tough-3000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and Tough-3000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and Tough-3000.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $253 | $0 |