Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W710

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 11 months before the W710 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and W710.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.