Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the B500 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B500 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and SZ-16 iHS is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger B500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.