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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 19 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 grades vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W350

 SZ-11 W350 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SZ-11

 W350 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W350

 SZ-11 W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 and the W350.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and W350.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Sony W350
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W350
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $253 $200