Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800
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![Olympus SZ-11 front Olympus SZ-11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-11/Olympus-SZ-11-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800/Sony-W800-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SZ-11 was announced 3 years before the W800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-11 scores against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony W800
SZ-11 | W800 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus SZ-11
W800 | SZ-11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony W800
SZ-11 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the W800.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and W800.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $253 | $90 |