Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10
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89 Imaging
37 Features
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX10
| SZ-11 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus SZ-11
| WX10 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX10
| SZ-11 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| 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 |
| Retail pricing | $253 | $200 |
