Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 5 months before the WB850F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-11 scores versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WB850F is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WB850F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.