Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Released July 2011
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was introduced around the same time to the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX9V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus SZ-11
HX9V | SZ-11 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX9V
SZ-11 | HX9V | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external 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) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the HX9V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and HX9V.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Cost at release | $253 | $328 |