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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 matches up against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung SL820

 SZ-11 SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SL820 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL820

 SZ-11 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer dimensions 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 SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 against the SL820.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and SL820.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $253 $280