Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced January 2013

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S5100 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5100 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S5100 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S5100
SZ-16 iHS | S5100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 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).
Examine the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S5100 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $230 |