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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony HX9V

 SZ-11 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus SZ-11

 HX9V SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX9V

 SZ-11 HX9V 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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