Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 4 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with 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 the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.