Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W710

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and W710.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.