Canon S120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to look closer at the Canon S120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 22 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S120 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon S120 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S120 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.