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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm JV150 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications 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 JV150 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (226g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0