Nikon P520 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P520 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P520 was released very close to the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P520 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P520 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P520 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and SZ-16 iHS is 66 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.