Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was announced 19 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P100 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P100 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and SZ-31MR iHS is 68 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.