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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 2 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-11 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SZ-11 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S9400W SZ-11 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the SZ-11.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 All around 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 500 images 200 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $253