Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX50V

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 14 months prior to the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.