Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-11 was released 19 months before the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SZ-11 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus SZ-11
Galaxy Camera | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
SZ-11 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 and the Galaxy Camera.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $253 | $450 |