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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F750EXR was launched 11 months later than the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F750EXR grades vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm F750EXR SZ-30MR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm F750EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm F750EXR SZ-30MR 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR has physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR and the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and SZ-30MR is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F750EXR and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm F750EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (234g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXROlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $445 $279