Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-11

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 18 months after the SZ-11 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the SZ-11.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-11.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.