Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Announced January 2013
(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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm SL1000
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | - | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 659 gr (1.45 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 shots | 200 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $0 |