Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon AW110 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 18 months after the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW110 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW110 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AW110 provides an edge in sensor technology.