Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 22 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-10 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-10 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.