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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 3 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX410 IS scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SX410 IS SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SZ-31MR iHS SX410 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SX410 IS SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (185 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (185 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (226g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (185 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $0