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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
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
  • Announced February 2012
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SZ-31MR iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very small sensor (1/2")
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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good battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (226 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus SZ-31MR iHS
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