Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced within a month of the TX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX200V.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.