Nikon P900 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P900 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 3 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P900 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P900 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P900 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P900 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and SZ-31MR iHS is 52 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher P900 will have a benefit in sensor tech.