Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 11 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.