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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 7030 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 4 years after the 7030 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm X30 7030 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm X30

 7030 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm X30 7030 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the 7030.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and 7030 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and 7030.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 7030 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Olympus 7030
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (423g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
62
good battery power (470 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (423 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (423 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm X30Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus Stylus 7030
Other name - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $179