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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed about the same time to the W610 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony W610

          

          

            
 SZ-31MR iHS W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

          

          

            
 W610 SZ-31MR iHS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W610

          

          

            
 SZ-31MR iHS W610 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the W610.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and W610.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

            Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 lighter than competition (113g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Sony W610
44
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition (113g)
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
 decently wide (26mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (113 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W610
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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