Nikon B700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon B700 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 3 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the B700 grades against the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the B700 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and SZ-16 iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern B700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.