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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 11 months after the SZ-30MR so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-30MR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2011More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm JZ200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (135g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $279