Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 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)
- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony WX70
SZ-31MR iHS | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
WX70 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX70
SZ-31MR iHS | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |