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Comparison of Olympus SZ-31MR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V ×
Olympus SZ-31MR ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VOlympus SZ-31MR
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberHX100VSZ-31MR
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122106
Width (mm)9340
Height (mm)8769
Weight (g)577226
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony DSC-HX1-
SuccessorSony HX200V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216
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)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 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
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)107
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)MOV/H.264 with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; 11 elements in 10 groups, 1 ED and 1 asphericOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 810.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 144.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)3024
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.14 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)110
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 216
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / manualCCD Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2-inch., 201.6K-dots color LCD-
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, 100,125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200Auto, 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)1/4000 - 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 modesiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, PetScene 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
  • rear slow syncro
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.7m (Approx. 0.984ISO 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)059
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • 3d)
  • dc-input
  • hdmi (2d
  • multi-connector
  • 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)-200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FH50Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.5
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolutionSensor-shift Image Stabilization, iHS Technology, 3-inch 920K-dot Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies



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