Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was launched 6 months earlier than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX50
SZ-11 | WX50 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus SZ-11
WX50 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX50
SZ-11 | WX50 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has got 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) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WX50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $253 | $250 |