Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 16 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S8200 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8200 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S8200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.