Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 14 months after the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.