Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 13 months after the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outer 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 DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the DP2x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and DP2x.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will produce more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.