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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 6 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SZ-11 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SZ-11

 SZ-31MR iHS SZ-11 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SZ-11 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and SZ-31MR iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (226 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $0