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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony TF1

 SZ-11 TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SZ-11

 TF1 SZ-11 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony TF1

 SZ-11 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 vs the TF1.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and TF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
weather proof
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony TF1
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $253 $266