Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 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 Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-11 was revealed 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores vs the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 8000
SZ-11 | 8000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SZ-11
8000 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8000
SZ-11 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the 8000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and 8000.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $253 | $380 |