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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released about the same time to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS TX66 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 TX66 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS TX66 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the TX66.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TX66.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
42
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than average (226g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Sony TX66
44
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Travel photography with Sony TX66
67
 lighter than average (226g)
 includes focus by touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
 manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (226g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony TX66
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-02-28
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60, 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $350