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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out about the same time to the SZ-31MR iHS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
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good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
31
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
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decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $0