Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 3 years before the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S570 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S570 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.