Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.