Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W560

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 14 months later than the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and W560.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.