Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 3 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-30MR is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.