• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1030 SW advantages over Fujifilm S2950

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 437g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm S2950 advantages over Olympus 1030 SW

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Tough-8000

Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Olympus Tough-8000

Fujifilm S2950
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S2950 vs Olympus Tough-8000

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Olympus Tough-6000

Fujifilm S2950
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S2950 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus 1030 SW
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Sony DSC-G3

Fujifilm S2950
Sony DSC-G3
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S2950 vs Sony DSC-G3

Compared to Fujifilm S2550HD

Olympus 1030 SW
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Fujifilm S2950
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S2550HD

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Olympus 1030 SW
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S2950
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2950 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

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