Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-11 was unveiled 6 months after the DP2x which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sigma DP2x
| SZ-11 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Olympus SZ-11
| DP2x | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sigma DP2x
| SZ-11 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | February 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the DP2x.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and DP2x.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide you with more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sigma DP2x |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $253 | $699 |