Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P950 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 8 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P950 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P950 has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P950 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and SZ-31MR iHS is 52 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger P950 provides a benefit in sensor tech.