Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 6 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A1000 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SZ-16 iHS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.