Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H400

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the H400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys outer 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 H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and H400.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.