Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Announced July 2011
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm T500 was revealed 18 months later than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm T500 | SZ-11 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm T500
SZ-11 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm T500 | SZ-11 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).
See the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the SZ-11.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-11.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $253 |