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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony A700

 SZ-31MR iHS A700 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2007More recent by 51 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 A700 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A700

 SZ-31MR iHS A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outside 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 Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the A700.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and A700 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and A700.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Sony A700
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
9
no video
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A700
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-02-08 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $0 $1,000