Nikon S31 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S31 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was introduced 7 months after the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S31 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S31 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S31 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.