Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W620

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 5 months prior to the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has exterior 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and W620.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.