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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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 HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 18 months after the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SZ-11 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ-11 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got exterior 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") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the SZ-11.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-11 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-11.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
56
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2")
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
55
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 heavier than competitors (687 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
55
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (600 shots)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
53
 good battery pack (600 shots)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (687g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
53
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (600 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 missing Time Lapse function
40
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors (687g)
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SZ-11
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $253