Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110
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![Olympus SZ-16 iHS front Olympus SZ-16 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 24 months after the VG-110 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus VG-110
SZ-16 iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
VG-110 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VG-110
SZ-16 iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides 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 VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the VG-110.
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-vs-Olympus-VG-110-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and VG-110 is 89 and 97 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-vs-Olympus-VG-110-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and VG-110.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-vs-Olympus-VG-110-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-vs-Olympus-VG-110-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 170 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $230 | $150 |