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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
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 X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was released 8 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm X100V SZ-11 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2011More modern by 104 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm X100V

 SZ-11 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm X100V SZ-11 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has outside dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the SZ-11.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and SZ-11 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and SZ-11.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will render greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (478 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
74
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (420 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
76
great battery power (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (478 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (420 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (478g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm X100VOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X100V Olympus SZ-11
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-02-04 2011-07-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $253