Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh PX

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 18 months after the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outer 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 Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the PX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and PX.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.