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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was launched very close to the WB750 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung WB750

 SZ-11 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SZ-11

 WB750 SZ-11 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB750

 SZ-11 WB750 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the WB750.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WB750.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $253 $339