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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 JV100 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm JV100

 SZ-31MR iHS JV100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 JV100 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (126g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (226g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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