Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 II

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.

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.

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.

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.