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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 II
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 6 months earlier than the RX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony RX100

 SZ-31MR iHS RX100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 RX100 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100

 SZ-31MR iHS RX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the RX100.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography advice
Sony RX100 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography features
Sony RX100 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (226g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
lighter than average (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
38
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (240g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $448