Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 21 months prior to the 1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus 1
SZ-31MR iHS | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 21 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus 1
SZ-31MR iHS | 1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the 1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and 1.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic V | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 410 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $700 |