Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony S930

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and S930.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.