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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 2 years after the T900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-11 grades vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony T900

 SZ-11 T900 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus SZ-11

 T900 SZ-11 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T900

 SZ-11 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 versus the T900.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and T900.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Sony T900
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T900
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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