Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W380

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years after the W380 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and W380.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.