Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 7 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 grades vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 against the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and WX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX10 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.