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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony TF1

 SZ-31MR iHS TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TF1 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TF1

 SZ-31MR iHS TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the TF1.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather sealing
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $266