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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP90 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 3 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm XP90 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 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).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
67
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (210 shots)
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm XP90Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $0