Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Launched February 2012

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured about the same time to the SZ-31MR iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm S4200
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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 S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-31MR iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-31MR iHS.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 shots | 200 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $0 |