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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 6 months prior to the VH-410 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus VH-410

 SZ-31MR iHS VH-410 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 VH-410 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VH-410

 SZ-31MR iHS VH-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions 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 VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the VH-410.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VH-410 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (226 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
33
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $186