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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced within a month of the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony W650

 SZ-31MR iHS W650 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 W650 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W650

 SZ-31MR iHS W650 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the W650.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Sony W650
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (226g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony W650
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $140