Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W570

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.