Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H20

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 grades against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has external dimensions 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.