Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-31MR iHS was released 7 months later than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony HX9V
SZ-31MR iHS | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
HX9V | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony HX9V
SZ-31MR iHS | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outside 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the HX9V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and HX9V.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic V | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $328 |