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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SZ-31MR iHS SP-820UZ 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 SP-820UZ SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SZ-31MR iHS SP-820UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the SP-820UZ.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
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lighter than average (226 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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relatively wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 226g (0.50 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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