Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-11 was introduced 23 months earlier than the RX100 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 scores versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony RX100 II
SZ-11 | RX100 II |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus SZ-11
RX100 II | SZ-11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX100 II
SZ-11 | RX100 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 vs the RX100 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and RX100 II.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 281g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $253 | $598 |