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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and 7030 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 13 months later than the 7030 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm F500 EXR 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 7030 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm F500 EXR 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the 7030.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7030.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $179