Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-50 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SZ-31MR iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SH-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.