Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX20V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 5 months prior to the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX20V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.