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FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm JV200 and Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed very close to the SZ-30MR so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JV200 grades vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 JV200 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm JV200

 SZ-30MR JV200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 JV200 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 vs the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
29
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average in class (125g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Olympus SZ-30MR
Alternate name FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 180 shots 220 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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