Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung ST700

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung ST700. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the ST700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and ST700 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and ST700.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.