Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus TG-310

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and TG-310 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 13 months after the TG-310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the TG-310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and TG-310 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.