Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external dimensions 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 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.