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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released around the same time to the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX350 matches up versus the SZ-30MR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 JX350 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm JX350

 SZ-30MR JX350 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 JX350 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions 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 JX350 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JX350 compared to the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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lighter than competition (130 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than average (226g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $279