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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 14 months prior to the SH-1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SH-1

 SZ-16 iHS SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SH-1 SZ-16 iHS 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-1

 SZ-16 iHS SH-1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the SH-1.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and SH-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and SH-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $349