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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony ZV-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony ZV-1

 SZ-31MR iHS ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 ZV-1 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedMay 2020February 2012Fresher by 101 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony ZV-1

 SZ-31MR iHS ZV-1 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average (226 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
81
lighter than others in class (294g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
86
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony ZV-1
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