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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Announced March 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 13 months prior to the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores vs the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm JV150

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $279