Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the RX100 VII.

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

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VII will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.