Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh CX1

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 3 years after the CX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external measurements 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 Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the CX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and CX1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and CX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.