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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 13 months before the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony H300

 SZ-16 iHS H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 H300 SZ-16 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H300

 SZ-16 iHS H300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the H300.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and H300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery pack (350 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony H300
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H300
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $249