Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-11 scores vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external 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) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and HX300.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.