Canon A1300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced within a month of the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1300 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.