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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 24 months before the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS WX350 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

		

		

			
 WX350 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SZ-31MR iHS WX350 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the WX350.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and WX350.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 good  resolution (18MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Sony WX350
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
44
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
67
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX350
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 missing external mic support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $270