Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced about the same time to the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-31MR iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.