Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Launched July 2006
- Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Renewed by Sony A550
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-16 iHS was brought out 6 years later than the A100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony A100
SZ-16 iHS | A100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2006 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
A100 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A100
SZ-16 iHS | A100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers external 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 Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the A100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and A100 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and A100.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 638g (1.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $1,000 |