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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 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 SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SP-100

 SZ-16 iHS SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SP-100 SZ-16 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100

 SZ-16 iHS SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the SP-100.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SP-100 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and SP-100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others (226g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 594g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $400