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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 7 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony H90

 SZ-11 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SZ-11

 H90 SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony H90

 SZ-11 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the H90.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony H90
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $253 $230