Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 4 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS against the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.