Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W730

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 17 months earlier than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 vs the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and W730.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.