Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.