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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-11 was released 8 months after the NX11 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 scores versus the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung NX11

 SZ-11 NX11 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus SZ-11

 NX11 SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX11

 SZ-11 NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the NX11.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and NX11.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX11 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
24
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX11
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Samsung NX11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 200 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $253 $626