Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W830

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 23 months before the W830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and W830.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W830 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.