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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A100
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony A580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 20 months later than the A580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony A580

 SZ-16 iHS A580 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 A580 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A580

 SZ-16 iHS A580 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the A580.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and A580 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and A580.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony A580 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony A580 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
Sony A580 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
Sony A580 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A580 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony A580 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A580
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 1050 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $230 $848