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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX80

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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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
Photography Glossary
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