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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus SZ-11, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured around the same time to the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm XP30

 SZ-11 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ-11 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the SZ-11.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-11.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus SZ-11
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $253