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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony A7R IV

 SZ-16 iHS A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A7R IV SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2013Fresher by 79 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A7R IV

 SZ-16 iHS A7R IV 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the A7R IV.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and A7R IV is 89 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
88
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (670 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (670 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2019-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 665g (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $230 $3,498