Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX7V

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 18 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.