Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 3 years after the SZ-11 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the SZ-11.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-11 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.