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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-11 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SZ-11

 HZ10W SZ-11 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-11 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 against the HZ10W.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $253 $300