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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-11 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ-11 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus SZ-11

 Galaxy Camera 3G SZ-11 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ-11 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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