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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 20 months after the XZ-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm X30 XZ-10 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm X30

 XZ-10 Fujifilm X30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm X30 XZ-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the XZ-10.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
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has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
45
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
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good battery life (470 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (423g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (423g)
35
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm X30Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $428