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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled about the same time to the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm T400 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm T400

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm T400 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm T400 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (226g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $0