Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H200

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 17 months prior to the H200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-11 matches up against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and H200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.