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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus 7040
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm XP30 7040 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm XP30

 7040 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm XP30 7040 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Olympus 7040 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
65
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Stylus 7040
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