Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H200

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched very close to the H200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external 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 H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and H200.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.