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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released 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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched very close to the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm SL240 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm SL240 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-31MR iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (510g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (510g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (226g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 510g (1.12 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $0