Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony G3
| SZ-16 iHS | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More 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 dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony G3
| SZ-16 iHS | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony 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 |