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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
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Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 7 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-M1X SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2012More recent by 85 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-M1X

 SZ-31MR iHS E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-M1X SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and SZ-31MR iHS is 54 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (870 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competitors (997g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2012-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1700 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 200 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $2,999 $0