Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VH-515

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VH-515, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 6 months before the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the VH-515.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VH-515 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and VH-515.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.