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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Released March 2011
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm S2000HD SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm S2000HD SZ-30MR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SZ-30MR is 75 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
30
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
21
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $279