Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      BrandFujifilmOlympus
      ModelX20SZ-31MR iHS
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X10
      MSRP$599$399.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size2/3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions8.8 x 6.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 6,400
      Photo Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      ProcessorEXR Processor IIDual TruePic V
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 15363264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Crop Factor3.94x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom4x24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 2.8f/3.0 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD monitorHypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.80"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage85%
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1700 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range7.00 m9.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/1000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      Video Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Dimensions117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24")106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6.1 x 3.7"6.8 x 5.5 x 2.7"
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Battery PackNP-50LI-50B
      Battery Life270 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage59 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm X20 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
      Orientation Sensor


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