Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides outer dimensions 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.