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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured within a month of the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS W620 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 W620 SZ-31MR iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W620

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS W620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the W620.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and W620.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
32
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 boasts touch focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W620
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (116g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W620
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest 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    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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 One One
Launch pricing $0 $102