Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh G900

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 6 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside 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) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the G900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and G900 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and G900.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.