Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A300

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the A300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and A300 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and A300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.