Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR400 will have an edge in sensor innovation.