FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 24 months before the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1600 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SZ-31MR iHS is 78 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.