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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 14 months after the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus TG-310

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-310 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TG-310 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with 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 TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the TG-310.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-310 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (226g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others in class (155g)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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