Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 11 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm F660EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.