Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-11 was released 18 months earlier than the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus XZ-10
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-11
XZ-10 | SZ-11 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus XZ-10
SZ-11 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external 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) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 vs the XZ-10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and XZ-10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $253 | $428 |