Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W510

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 7 months after the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 vs the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.