FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The HS10 was launched 19 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HS10 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
HS10 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm HS10
SZ-31MR iHS | HS10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
HS10 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 60 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Also Known as | FinePix HS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 666 gr (1.47 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $0 |