Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-16 iHS was released 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony HX1
SZ-16 iHS | HX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2009 | More modern by 46 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
HX1 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony HX1
SZ-16 iHS | HX1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the HX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and HX1.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $230 | $47,999 |