Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 8000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 8000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and 8000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.