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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 6 months prior to the SZ-11 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4000 matches up vs the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S4000 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the FujiFilm S4000

 SZ-11 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-11

 S4000 SZ-11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 and the SZ-11.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and SZ-11.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (540g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (540g)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-11
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SZ-11
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting 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 7.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 200 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $279 $253