Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and HX90V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.