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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-16 iHS HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 HZ10W SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-16 iHS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (249g)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $300