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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 JV100 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ-30MR JV100 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 JV100 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus SZ-30MR
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