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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony TX100V

 SZ-31MR iHS TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TX100V SZ-31MR iHS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX100V

 SZ-31MR iHS TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (226g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX100V
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $380