Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 12 months prior to the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and A7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.