Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-11 was announced 16 months later than the A850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony A850
SZ-11 | A850 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | April 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus SZ-11
A850 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony A850
SZ-11 | A850 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony A850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the A850.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and A850 is 89 and 54 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and A850.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A850 will resolve extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 880 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $253 | $0 |