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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 6 months before the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SZ-11

 HS20 EXR SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SZ-11 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-11

 HS20 EXR SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the SZ-11.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and SZ-11 is 58 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
55
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-11
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus SZ-11
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $253