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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 2 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony W350

 SZ-31MR iHS W350 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 W350 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W350

 SZ-31MR iHS W350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got 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) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the W350.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W350 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and W350.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Travel photography with Sony W350
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W350
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $200