Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 4 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and SH-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.