Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and SP-565UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.