Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX1

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 24 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SZ-11 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.