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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 21 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony H55

 SZ-31MR iHS H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 H55 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony H55

 SZ-31MR iHS H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the H55.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and H55.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony H55
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $235