Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 14 months after the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.