Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and CX4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.