Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Later Model is Sony RX1R II
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-11 was unveiled 23 months before the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-11 scores against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony RX1R
SZ-11 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus SZ-11
RX1R | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX1R
SZ-11 | RX1R | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the RX1R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and RX1R.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $253 | $2,798 |