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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 6 months after the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
43
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors (226g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
49
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $0