Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(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
- Announced February 2012

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SX620 HS | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 52 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Canon SX620 HS
SZ-31MR iHS | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SX620 HS | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | 295 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $0 |