Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX20

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched within a month of the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.