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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
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
  • Launched February 2012
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm S4200 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm S4200 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm S4200 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (543g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (543g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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