Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W690

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 7 months prior to the W690 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside 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 W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and W690.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W690 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.