Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and SZ-31MR iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-16 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.