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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX50

 SZ-11 WX50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus SZ-11

 WX50 SZ-11 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX50

 SZ-11 WX50 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Sony WX50
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX50
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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