Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 14 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.