Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical measurements 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 RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.