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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 17 months before the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 200 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $230