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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SZ-10 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SZ-10

 SZ-31MR iHS SZ-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SZ-10 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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