Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 19 months before the WX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WX300.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.