Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H70

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 14 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the H70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and H70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.