Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony QX30

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 3 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external dimensions 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and QX30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX30 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.