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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm A150 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm A150

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm A150 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Olympus SZ-30MR
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