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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Olympus SZ-11
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-11 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SZ-11 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SZ-11
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