Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 6000

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has got outside measurements 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 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the 6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and 6000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and 6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.