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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony WX1

 SZ-31MR iHS WX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 WX1 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX1

 SZ-31MR iHS WX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Sony WX1 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (149g)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 gr (0.50 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $149