Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 5 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-31MR iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.