Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung ST600

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and ST600 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ST600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.