Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H200

Below is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 11 months prior to the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and H200.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.