Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was brought out 18 months after the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 versus the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-11 will deliver more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.