Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.