Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma fp

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 7 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and fp.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.