Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A150 was released 3 years before the SZ-30MR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the SZ-30MR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm A150 | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm A150
SZ-30MR | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm A150 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and SZ-30MR.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-04 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $279 |