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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 24 months before the SP-100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SP-100

 SZ-31MR iHS SP-100 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SP-100 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SP-100

 SZ-31MR iHS SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 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 working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the SP-100.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and SP-100 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and SP-100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average (594 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $400