Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 13 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers exterior measurements 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WB850F is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WB850F.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.