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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 3 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm X30 TG-310 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Fujifilm X30

 TG-310 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-310

 Fujifilm X30 TG-310 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TG-310.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-310 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-310.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-310 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
62
good battery life (470 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-310
 Fujifilm X30Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X30 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-26 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 150 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $0