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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 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 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 7040 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 4 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm X30 7040 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm X30

 7040 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm X30 7040 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the 7040.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and 7040 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and 7040.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7040 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
62
great battery life (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423g)
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm X30Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as - mju 7040
Class 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 dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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