Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced March 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
- Announced July 2011

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 21 months later than the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm S8400W | SZ-11 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm S8400W
SZ-11 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm S8400W | SZ-11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-11.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-03-22 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $253 |