Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX90V.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.