Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 13 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3500 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S3500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.