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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 6 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm X10 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm X10

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm X10 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (350g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (350g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm X10Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X10 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-11 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $0