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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SH-1

 SZ-31MR iHS SH-1 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SH-1 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SH-1

 SZ-31MR iHS SH-1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the SH-1.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and SH-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and SH-1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 200 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $349