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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

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.

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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

 TG-610 SZ-31MR iHS 

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

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
34
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
67
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