Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 14 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.