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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SP-820UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP30 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm XP30

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm XP30 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
25
fairly wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2012-08-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $299