Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-1

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.

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.

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.

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.