Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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(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
- Announced February 2012
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Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SZ-31MR iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (226 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (687g)
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1700s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 687 grams (1.51 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | NP-W126 | 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 |
| Price at launch | $430 | $0 |