Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and SH-2 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and SH-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.