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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm SL1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
43
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
54
great battery life (350 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (659 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (226 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than average (659 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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