FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JV105
(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
- Announced February 2012

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JV100 was introduced 24 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JV100 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
JV100 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm JV100
SZ-31MR iHS | JV100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
JV100 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Also Known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | 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 card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $99 | $0 |