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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was launched 3 years before the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F70EXR scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 F70EXR SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SZ-31MR iHS F70EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 F70EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR and the SZ-31MR iHS.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
60
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (226g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
31
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 205g (0.45 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $0