Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2013
(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

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 19 months later than the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm S4800 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm S4800
SZ-11 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm S4800 | SZ-11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the SZ-11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-11 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-11.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 518g (1.14 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 | - | 200 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $253 |