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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony G3

 SZ-16 iHS G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 G3 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony G3

 SZ-16 iHS G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the G3.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Sony G3
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony G3
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $200