Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W510

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 14 months after the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the W510.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and W510.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.