Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 12 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-10 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.