FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

The F80EXR was unveiled 8 months before the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F80EXR matches up versus the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR
F80EXR | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm F80EXR
SZ-30MR | F80EXR | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
F80EXR | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing 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 F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR versus the SZ-30MR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and SZ-30MR.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-30MR will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Otherwise known as | FinePix F85EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $279 |