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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Sony W570
(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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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W570

 SZ-11 W570 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Sony W570
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W570
 Olympus SZ-11Sony 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