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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 14 months after the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS TG-610 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS TG-610 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the TG-610.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-610.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others (226g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
44
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others (226 grams)
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (200 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
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 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 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
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $223