Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 13 months after the VG-110 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the VG-110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus VG-110
SZ-31MR iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
VG-110 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VG-110
SZ-31MR iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the VG-110.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-110 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and VG-110.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus VG-110 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 170 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $150 |