Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB2200F

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.