Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Later Model is Sony A6000
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the NEX-6 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony NEX-6
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus SZ-11
NEX-6 | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-6
SZ-11 | NEX-6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer 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 Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 and the NEX-6.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and NEX-6.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-6 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-03-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 360 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $253 | $365 |