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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 4 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony HX80

 SZ-16 iHS HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 HX80 SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony HX80

 SZ-16 iHS HX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the HX80.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and HX80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (390 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX80
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony HX80
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 390 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $368