Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.