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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched March 2011
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 11 months later than the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 11 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm XP150

          

          

            
 SZ-30MR Fujifilm XP150 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-30MR

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the SZ-30MR.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP150 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
28
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
41
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
67
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 lighter than competition (226g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (226g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $279