Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the RX100 V.

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

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.