Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-11 was released 7 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W570
| SZ-11 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus SZ-11
| W570 | SZ-11 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W570
| SZ-11 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the W570.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and W570.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $253 | $159 |
