Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 2 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 81 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.