Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W230

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside 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) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and W230.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.