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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 9000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 2 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm XP30 9000 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Fujifilm XP30

 9000 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm XP30 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the 9000.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and 9000.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus 9000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as - mju 9000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 225 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $240 $300