Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A7S

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 3 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outside dimensions 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 Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the A7S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and A7S is 89 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and A7S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.