Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony TX7

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was brought out 19 months after the TX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-11 scores versus the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has outer measurements 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TX7.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-11 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.