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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus SZ-11
(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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 12 months before the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the F300EXR matches up against the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus SZ-11

 F300EXR SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SZ-11 F300EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SZ-11

 F300EXR SZ-11 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the SZ-11.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
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lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SZ-11
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus SZ-11
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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