Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040
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36 Features
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus 7040, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 20 months after the 7040 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus 7040
Fujifilm XP30 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm XP30
7040 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 7040
Fujifilm XP30 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus 7040 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and 7040.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 gr (0.36 lbs) | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $299 |