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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

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").

Photography Glossary

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
34
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