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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Launched February 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2800HD matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S2800HD SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SZ-31MR iHS S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S2800HD SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S2800HD and the SZ-31MR iHS.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and SZ-31MR iHS is 75 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (226g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $0