Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A35

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 5 months later than the A35 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and A35.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier.