Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
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Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-11 was released 13 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-11 grades against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung HZ25W
| SZ-11 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SZ-11
| HZ25W | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ25W
| SZ-11 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 against the HZ25W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest 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 | 226g (0.50 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $253 | $350 |