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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 21 months earlier than the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-11 scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX50V

 SZ-11 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SZ-11

 HX50V SZ-11 
RevealedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 21 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX50V

 SZ-11 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has got physical 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the HX50V.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (226g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $253 $439