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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
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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