Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 13 months later than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-330.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.