Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-410

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.