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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 17 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm XP60 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm XP60 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm XP60 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $0