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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 6 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony TX10

 SZ-31MR iHS TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TX10 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX10

 SZ-31MR iHS TX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides 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 TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the TX10.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (226 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX10
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
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
Number of focus points - 9
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $309