Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-16 iHS was announced 24 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the VR-330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and VR-330.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.