Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony A65

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 3 months after the A65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and A65.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.