Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.