Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 6000

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 2 years after the 6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer dimensions 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 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and 6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and 6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.