Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony HX100V
SZ-16 iHS | HX100V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | October 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
HX100V | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony HX100V
SZ-16 iHS | HX100V | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $429 |