Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.