Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SZ-10 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SZ-10
SZ-31MR iHS | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SZ-10 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 9.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 220 shots | 200 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $0 |