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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 14 months later than the W570 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony W570

 SZ-31MR iHS W570 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 W570 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W570

 SZ-31MR iHS W570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the W570.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and W570.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Sony W570 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W570
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $159