Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-11 scores versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX350
SZ-11 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX350
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $253 | $270 |