Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX350

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 5 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and HX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.