Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and HX20V.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.