Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 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 - 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony H90
SZ-11 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SZ-11
H90 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony H90
SZ-11 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |