Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 64 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.