Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-11 was unveiled 7 months before the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX10V
SZ-11 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SZ-11
HX10V | SZ-11 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX10V
SZ-11 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outer measurements 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the HX10V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and HX10V.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 320 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $253 | $616 |