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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ-11 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus SZ-11

 Galaxy Camera SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SZ-11 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung Galaxy Camera
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