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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 4 months prior to the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 VR-340 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 VR-340 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 VR-340 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the VR-340.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and VR-340.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (125g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
65
 environment proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (125g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus VR-340
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus VR-340
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $130