Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320
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![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 7 months later than the VR-320 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus VR-320
SZ-31MR iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
VR-320 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VR-320
SZ-31MR iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the VR-320.
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Olympus-VR-320-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Olympus-VR-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-320.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Olympus-VR-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-vs-Olympus-VR-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Olympus VR-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $179 |