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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2800HD matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-11

 S2800HD SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ-11 S2800HD 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-11

 S2800HD SZ-11 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD compared to the SZ-11.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and SZ-11 is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and SZ-11.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-11
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus SZ-11
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 437g (0.96 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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