Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-11 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX220
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Released | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX220
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the WX220.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WX220.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 210 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $253 | $198 |