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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched at a similar time to the HX7V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-11 scores versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 SZ-11 HX7V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 HX7V SZ-11 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 SZ-11 HX7V 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 vs the HX7V.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and HX7V.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
43
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
65
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
42
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
32
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Type of battery 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $253 $499