Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 6 months before the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-11 scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 and the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.