Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was released 4 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has 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) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.