Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX10

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was released 3 years earlier than the RX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-11 matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and RX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.