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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out around the same time to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony WX70

 SZ-31MR iHS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 WX70 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX70

 SZ-31MR iHS WX70 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the WX70.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Sony WX70
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX70
67
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $242