Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony WX350
SZ-31MR iHS | WX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
WX350 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX350
SZ-31MR iHS | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |