Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W650

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

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.