Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-11 was revealed 7 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-11 scores vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony WX9
| SZ-11 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus SZ-11
| WX9 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony WX9
| SZ-11 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has got outer measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the WX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WX9.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $253 | $188 |
