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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 6 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 SH-1 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SH-1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $349