Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and S2100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.