Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony HX1
SZ-31MR iHS | HX1 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | April 2009 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
HX1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX1
SZ-31MR iHS | HX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the HX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX1.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic V | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 544 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $47,999 |