Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 11 months later than the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm SL300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm SL300
SZ-30MR | Fujifilm SL300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm SL300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the SZ-30MR.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $279 |