Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX350

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.