Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon B600 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 6 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the B600 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 has external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B600 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the B600 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and SZ-16 iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent B600 will have an edge in sensor innovation.