Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300
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![Olympus SZ-11 front Olympus SZ-11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-11/Olympus-SZ-11-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300/Sony-HX300-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Overview
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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX300
SZ-11 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus SZ-11
HX300 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX300
SZ-11 | HX300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $253 | $339 |