FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JV100 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the JV100 grades against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
JV100 | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm JV100
SZ-30MR | JV100 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
JV100 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR 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).
Examine the FujiFilm JV100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Also called as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $99 | $279 |