Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony ZV-1
SZ-31MR iHS | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
ZV-1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | February 2012 | Fresher by 101 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony ZV-1
SZ-31MR iHS | ZV-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys outer dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the ZV-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $750 |