Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-11 was announced 13 months earlier than the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-11 scores vs the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and RX100.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.