Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.