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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony H55

 SZ-16 iHS H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 H55 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H55

 SZ-16 iHS H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the H55.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony H55
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H55
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $235