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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced March 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was unveiled around the same time to the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S4000 grades versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S4000 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S4000

 SZ-30MR S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S4000 SZ-30MR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 versus the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 540g (1.19 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $279