Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W330

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and W330.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.