Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Updated by Sony A6000
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 13 months earlier than the NEX-6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-6
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-6 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
NEX-6 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-6
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys physical 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 NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the NEX-6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-6.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic V | Bionz |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $365 |