Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sigma DP2

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years after the DP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and DP2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and DP2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.