Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SH-1
SZ-31MR iHS | SH-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SH-1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SH-1
SZ-31MR iHS | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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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 |