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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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 SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled at a similar time to the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the SZ-31MR iHS.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS is 78 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
61
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery power (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
28
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $0