Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Succeeded the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 16 months prior to the RX100 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony RX100 II
SZ-31MR iHS | RX100 II | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
RX100 II | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 II
SZ-31MR iHS | RX100 II | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 II.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $598 |