Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB350F

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 12 months prior to the WB350F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.