Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm X10 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm X10
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm X10 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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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 |