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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced at a similar time to the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR features physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (234g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
68
lighter than average in class (234g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (226 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXROlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Dual TruePic V
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 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 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $0