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Comparison of Olympus SZ-31MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ×
Olympus SZ-31MR ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VOlympus SZ-31MR
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberHX20VSZ-31MR
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107106
Width (mm)3540
Height (mm)6269
Weight (g)254226
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony DSC-HX9V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)18.216
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpf
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)107
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioMOV/H.264 with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elementsOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 89.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.14 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)110
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face TrackingCCD Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, High, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1700 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft SkinScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset,
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)ISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10559
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • audio/video output)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)105
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect optionsSensor-shift Image Stabilization, iHS Technology, 3-inch 920K-dot Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies



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