• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S4000 advantages over Olympus SZ-31MR

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus SZ-31MR advantages over Fujifilm S4000

  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    226g vs 540g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S3200

Fujifilm S4000
Fujifilm S3200
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3200

Olympus SZ-31MR
Fujifilm S3200
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus SZ-31MR vs Fujifilm S3200

Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR

Fujifilm S4000
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Olympus SZ-31MR
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SZ-31MR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S4000
Fujifilm S4500
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4500

Olympus SZ-31MR
Fujifilm S4500
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus SZ-31MR vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Fujifilm S4200

Fujifilm S4000
Fujifilm S4200
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4200

Olympus SZ-31MR
Fujifilm S4200
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus SZ-31MR vs Fujifilm S4200

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Fujifilm S4000
Olympus SZ-15
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-31MR
Olympus SZ-15
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

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