Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 15 months later than the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys external 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) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and HX100V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-16 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.