Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX300

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX300.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.