Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 24 months after the DP1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and DP1x.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will give extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.