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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 3 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SZ-11 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the SZ-11.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-11 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ-11.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9900w to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (670g)
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm S9900w Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (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 support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
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 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 300 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $719 $253