Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the SP-565UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.