Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Released August 2011
- Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm XP30 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm XP30
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm XP30 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |