Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 7 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.