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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 F80EXR SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SZ-30MR F80EXR 
LaunchedMarch 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR

 F80EXR SZ-30MR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (210g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (210g)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus SZ-30MR
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