Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Announced January 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Same display resolution |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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 depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the SZ-31MR iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-31MR iHS is 54 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-31MR iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 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 | 500 pictures | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $500 | $0 |