Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A450

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and A450.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.