Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma SD1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and SD1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.