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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(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
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm SL300 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm SL300

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm SL300 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (510g)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Olympus SZ-30MR
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