Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-11

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 18 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 S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the SZ-11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-11.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.