Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 24 months after the DP2x making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external 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 DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and DP2x is 89 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and DP2x.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.