Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 8 months after the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the N Facebook ready grades against the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready provides outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Check the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.