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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 12 months before the WB2200F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-16 iHS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 WB2200F SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-16 iHS WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features 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 WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the WB2200F.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (708g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $599