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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
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 XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 13 months before the SZ-30MR making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XP10 grades against the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 XP10 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ-30MR XP10 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 XP10 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XP10 vs the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
30
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
60
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
27
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $175 $279