Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm X30

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Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm X30

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SP-100.

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X30 Review.
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See real-world photos taken with the X30.
Compare Fujifilm X30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X30 conclusion.

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Fujifilm X30

More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 112 mm
Capture objects farther away
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Olympus SP-100

Slower slow-motion
250 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.20 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.9
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
60 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
423g vs 589g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 8.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus SP-100 Shooter's Report

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
Read our Fujifilm X30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm X10

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm SL1000

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm X20

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm X30

Panasonic FZ70

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Less shutter lag

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Fujifilm X30

Samsung WB2200F

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB2200F

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