Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.