Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 17 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9100 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9100 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S9100 will be behind in sensor innovation.