Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced at a similar time to the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-11 grades versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior 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) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and TX55.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX55 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.