Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SP-800 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.