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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W650

 SZ-11 W650 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SZ-11

 W650 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W650

 SZ-11 W650 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W650
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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