Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-11
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
- Launched July 2011
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Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
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Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SZ-11
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ-11 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-11
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the SZ-11.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-11 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-11.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-11 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 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 dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal 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 sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 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 | - | 200 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $430 | $253 |
