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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II 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 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 SZ-31MR iHS RX100 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 RX100 II SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

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

 SZ-31MR iHS RX100 II 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (226g)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
80
great battery (350 per charge)
lighter than average (281 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 II Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
37
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (281 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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