Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A6100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 7 years before the A6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and A6100.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.