Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and DP1x.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will provide greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.