Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-11 was released 5 months earlier than the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 grades against the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W650
SZ-11 | W650 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SZ-11
W650 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W650
SZ-11 | W650 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical 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) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the W650.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and W650.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $253 | $140 |