Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed very close to the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and EX2F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.