Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90

Following is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 3 years after the T90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior 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 T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the T90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.