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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Dual TruePic V
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 260 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $0