Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and DP2s.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will render greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.