Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-11 matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony QX1
SZ-11 | QX1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus SZ-11
QX1 | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony QX1
SZ-11 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the QX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 | 440 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $253 | $500 |