Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H20

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers physical 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 H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and H20.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.