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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SX410 IS | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer 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 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SX410 IS | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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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 |