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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 2 years after the H70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony H70

 SZ-16 iHS H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 H70 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H70

 SZ-16 iHS H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside 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) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the H70.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and H70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H70
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony H70
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony H70
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $199